Waterford public meetings in 2023

Public Works Committee

The Public Works & Utilities Committee will discuss three new business items: a craft fair proposal at Fire Station 2, the purchase of a hot box (asphalt recycler), and a flashing pedestrian light for East Main St. They may take action on each. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports from staff and the engineer.

• Craft fair proposal at Fire Station 2 with $25 suggested donation to WFD
• Hot box purchase: quotes from Sherwin Industries ($41,975) and Midwest Paving ($39,844)
• Flashing pedestrian light for East Main St. (quote $900 from Alert Lighting)
• East Main Street Reconstruction: $422,837.87 in WisDOT LRIP funding, design in 2024, bids in Jan 2025
• Well 6 Planning: intent to apply for DNR funding, decision in March 2024

Police & Fire Commission

The Waterford Fire Commission will review and approve the November 28 meeting minutes, then enter closed session to discuss employment in the Fire and Rescue department, per Wisconsin statute 19.85(1)(c). After reconvening, the commission will review and act on employment for the department. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Review and act on 11-28-2023 meeting minutes
• Closed session for employment consideration in Fire and Rescue department
• Review and act on employment for the department

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several items including a public hearing on FEMA floodplain changes, approval of an $8,872 HVAC project, a CSM for Waterford Union High School, and 2024 EMS rates. They will also discuss a work order for East Main St reconstruction and possible updates to the Vision Waterford 2018 Master Plan.

• Public hearing and ordinance on floodplain changes (Ordinance 696-121123)
• HVAC work on Public Works building for $8,872 (Resolution 1010-121123)
• CSM approval for Waterford Union High School
• Review of 2024 EMS rates
• Work order proposal from Baxter and Woodman for East Main St reconstruction

Police & Fire Commission

The Waterford Fire Commission is meeting to review and approve prior meeting minutes, discuss the schedule of regular and unscheduled meetings, and then enter closed session to consider employment in the Fire and Rescue department. After reconvening, they will act on that employment matter. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Review and act on 8-14-2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion on regularly scheduled meetings (2nd Tuesday) and unscheduled meetings
• Closed session to consider employment in Fire and Rescue (per 19.85(1)(c))
• Review and act on employment for the department

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for an institutional residential facility and updates to the village's floodplain ordinance. The body will also consider a CSM for Waterford Union High School and administrative edits to the sign ordinance.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit at 214 S. Water St for an Adult Day Care Center (Nelson Properties, LLC)
• Public hearing for Ordinance 695-121123 to amend and recreate Chapter 256 (Floodplains)
• Review of a CSM for Waterford Union High School
• Approval of administrative edits to Ordinance 694-071023, Chapter 245 (Signs)

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board will hold a public hearing on the draft 2024 budget and consider adopting it, along with the Capital Improvement Program and related policies. The board will also consider selling a vacant parcel in Gemini Business Park to Dr. Mike Lenz for $125,000 to build a dental clinic, and review development agreement amendments and real estate contract extensions for vacant lots. The board will then enter closed session to discuss property purchases or other public business.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 1007-112023 for the 2024 budget, Capital Improvement Program, and budget policies
• Sale of parcel 19104192502011 in Gemini Business Park to Dr. Mike Lenz for $125,000 for a dental clinic (Resolution 1008-112023)
• Review of development agreement amendments requested by Matt Allen
• Review of real estate contract extensions for vacant lots through December 31, 2024
• Adoption of Resolution 1009-112023 approving Project Plan and Territory Amendment No. 1 for Tax Incremental District No. 3

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss several infrastructure items, including painting a bridge concrete surface, the Rochester impoundment, and the East Main Street Reconstruction Project, and may take action on each. They will also consider a missing no-through sign at Park Place Townhomes and a quote from All-Pro for shop furnace repairs. The agenda includes approval of minutes and special event permits for Jingle for Janet and the Christmas Parade.

• Discussion and possible action on painting bridge concrete
• Discussion and possible action on Rochester impoundment
• Discussion and possible action on East Main Street Reconstruction Project
• Discussion and possible action on missing no-through sign at Park Place Townhomes
• Discussion and possible action on All-Pro quote for shop furnace repairs

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board will review and discuss an amendment to its services contract with Safebuilt to add fire code inspection services at $125 per hour, with a possible motion for action. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, license approvals, staff reports, and committee updates.

• Amendment to Safebuilt contract adding fire code inspections at $125/hour, effective first day of month after execution
• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2023 meeting
• Approval of various licenses
• Reports from DPW, Library, Fire, Police, Treasurer, Clerk, Administrator, RCEDC
• Review and confirmation of committee, commission, and board appointments

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board is holding a special budget work session to review the Finance Committee's recommendation for the draft 2024 Village budget and consider a motion for action. The board will also convene into closed session to discuss employment-related data, then reconvene to consider action on those deliberations. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Review of Finance Committee recommendation for draft 2024 Village of Waterford budget
• Possible motion for action on the 2024 budget
• Executive session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(c) for employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data
• Motion to reconvene into open session and consider action on closed-session items

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The Waterford Finance Committee will review draft budget sections for Fire, EMS, interfacilities, and other funds, and consider action on Fire Chief's proposed budget options. The committee may also convene into closed session to discuss employee performance data, then reconvene for possible action. This follows an October 19 meeting where the committee scheduled this session to allow the Fire Chief to attend.

• Review of draft budget sections: Fire, EMS, Interfacilities, 102 Funds, 2% Dues Funds, Fire/EMS Capital
• Consideration of Fire Chief's proposed budget options
• Possible closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(c) for employee performance data
• Possible action on items deliberated in closed session

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The Finance Committee will review various draft budget sections, including Fire, EMS, and Interfacilities. The committee may also convene into executive session to discuss public employee compensation or performance.

• Review of draft budget sections for Fire, EMS, and Interfacilities
• Review of 102 Funds and 2% Dues Funds
• Review of Fire/EMS Capital and Fire Chief’s proposed budget options
• Potential executive session regarding public employee employment or compensation

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The Finance Committee will review draft budget sections and consider a motion for action. It will also convene into closed session to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of a public employee, then reconvene and consider action on those deliberations.

• Review of draft budget sections for Fire Department (included in packet)
• Possible motion to approve draft budget sections
• Executive session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(c) for employee performance/compensation
• Possible action on items from closed session

Public Works Committee

The Public Works & Utilities Committee will discuss forming a Fox River Working Group for water level management and review the Ice Rink Sponsorship Program, with possible motions for action. They will also recognize Tanya Maney for volunteer service. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and reports from supervisors and the engineer.

• Discussion on formation of Fox River Working Group for water level management
• Review of Ice Rink Sponsorship Program; possible motion for action
• Recognition of Tanya Maney for volunteer service with Adopt-A-Planter Program and beautification
• Engineer's report: final cost of Danielson St. & Augusta Paving project $669,005.45
• Engineer's report: budgetary costs for Rivermoor roads $1,233,000 and Ivy Glen chip seal $185,000

Board of Appeals

The Waterford Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and decide whether to grant a variance to Stuart and Katie Katzman for an accessory building/garage at 319 S Jefferson Street, which was built contrary to current code. The board will also review and approve minutes from the August 24, 2021 meeting. No other new business is listed.

• Public hearing on zoning violation at 319 S Jefferson St
• Review of denial of zoning permit for 319 S Jefferson St
• Variance request by Stuart and Katie Katzman for accessory building/garage
• Village Code 245-117A(8) restricts such structures to rear yard only
• Review and approval of 8-24-2021 meeting minutes

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board will consider resolutions authorizing the sale of a parcel to Matt and Karen Allen for a drive-through liquor store, amend the development agreement for MK Allen LLC (Spanky's) with loans totaling $185,000, and amend the 2023 budget to add $221,000 for ice rink equipment. The board will also receive a status update on the boundary agreement and a presentation from RCEDC on annual activities.

• Resolution 1003-100923: Sale of Parcel 191031901022001 to Matt and Karen Allen for $75,000 for a drive-through liquor store
• Resolution 1004-100923: Amending MK Allen LLC (Spanky's) development agreement with loans of $75,000 and $110,000
• Resolution 1005-100923: Amending 2023 budget to add $221,000 for ice rink chillers, boards, and equipment, offset by $150,000 Racine County grant
• Status update from Boundary Agreement working group
• RCEDC presentation on annual activities

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The Waterford Finance Committee will review draft budget sections and consider a motion for action, then may convene in closed session to discuss employee performance or compensation, followed by possible action on those deliberations. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the budget review.

• Review of draft budget sections
• Possible closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(c) for employee matters
• Possible action on closed-session items
• Approval of September 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The Waterford Finance, Taxes and Insurance Committee will review draft sections of the 2024 budget and consider a motion for action. The agenda includes only this new business item, along with routine procedural items. The meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2023, at 5:00 pm.

• Review of draft budget sections
• Consider motion for action on budget sections
• 2024 Proposed Budget for Water, Water Capital, Sewer, Sewer Capital and Debt Service
• 2024 Levy Limit Worksheet scenarios

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board is meeting to review and consider a proposed amendment to Tax Incremental District No. 3's boundary and project plan. This amendment follows a public hearing and Plan Commission approval, and if approved by the board, it will proceed to the Village Board for final adoption. The meeting also includes approval of the August 10, 2023 minutes.

• Review and consideration of TID No. 3 Boundary and Project Plan Amendment No. 1
• Approval of minutes from August 10, 2023 meeting
• TID No. 3 is a mixed-use district of approximately 178 acres
• Amendment follows Plan Commission approval on August 16, 2023

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to review progress at 10 Club Park and consider any changes or change orders, with a motion for action possible. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, roll call, comments, and approval of minutes.

• Review of progress at 10 Club Park
• Consideration of changes or change orders at 10 Club Park

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The Finance Committee approved the August 14, 2023, meeting minutes. The committee recommended approval of the TID sections, including an additional $35K for the Cannon Project. Hypothetical financing plans for 15 and 20 years were reviewed, but no action was taken.

• Approved 8/14/23 Finance Committee Minutes (All aye)
• Recommended approval of TID sections with $35K amendment to TID 3 for Cannon Project (All aye)

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board will consider approving a project plan and territory amendment for Tax Increment District No. 3, review a zoning action for an accessory building at 319 S Jefferson, and discuss a service proposal from Legacy Realty Group for Lofts II. The board will also convene in closed session to discuss property purchases and employee performance. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, licenses, and committee reports.

• Resolution 1001-091123 approving TID No. 3 project plan and territory amendment
• Zoning action for accessory building at 319 S Jefferson (Stuart and Katie Katzman)
• Service proposal from Legacy Realty Group for Lofts II
• Closed session for property purchase negotiations and employee performance
• Approval of various licenses

The Village Board recommended a project plan and territory amendment for Tax Increment Finance District No. 3. The Board denied a non-compliant accessory building at 319 S Jefferson St and approved the sale of 403 S 6th Street.

• Approved 8/14/23 and 8/21/23 Village Board Minutes
• Recommended approval of Resolution 1001-091123 for TIF District No. 3 Project Plan & Territory Amendment 1 (6-0)
• Denied approval of accessory building at 319 S Jefferson St
• Amended Lofts II listing contract to $485,000 price and December 31, 2023 expiration (5-1)
• Approved the sale of 403 S 6th Street (6-0)

Personnel Committee

The Waterford Personnel Committee will review the draft Personnel Handbook and consider a motion for action. The handbook covers employment policies, benefits, conduct rules, and disciplinary procedures. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes from January 18, 2022.

• Review draft Personnel Handbook
• Consider motion for action on handbook
• Approve minutes from 1/18/22 meeting

The Personnel Committee met to review and approve updates to the village's Personnel Handbook. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 18, 2022, meeting.

• Approved January 18, 2022, minutes (All aye)
• Approved changes to the Personnel Handbook (All aye)

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board is meeting to consider entering a closed executive session under Wisconsin statutes to discuss employee performance/compensation, property purchases or public fund investing, and legal strategy on litigation. After the closed session, the board will reconvene in open session and consider action on items discussed privately. The agenda contains no other public business items.

• Motion to convene into Executive Session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(c), (e), and (g)
• Motion to reconvene into open session
• Motion for action related to closed-session items

The Village Board authorized staff and legal counsel to draft documents for the sale of a portion of lot 9 of the Mercury Business Park and a loan to MK Allen. The proposed loan is for site improvements and impact fees. The board also authorized amending the MK Allen LLC Development regarding tax credit repayment.

• Authorized drafting documents for the sale of a portion of lot 9 of the Mercury Business Park for $75,000 (6-0, Nash absent)
• Authorized drafting a $110,000 loan to MK Allen and Matt and Karen Allen personally via promissory note (6-0, Nash absent)
• Authorized drafting a $185,000 total promissory note for 5 years, interest only at 7% with a balloon payment on the 60th month, secured via special assessments against lot 9 (6-0, Nash absent)
• Authorized drafting an amendment to MK Allen LLC Development for tax credit repayment eligibility and terms (6-0, Nash absent)

Plan Commission

The Waterford Plan Commission will review a zoning action for an accessory building at 319 S Jefferson, a preliminary site plan for River City Marina in Mercury Business Park, and a proposed amendment to TID 3 boundaries and project plan. A public hearing will be held on the TID 3 amendment, and the commission will also review FEMA flood map updates.

• Zoning action for accessory building at 319 S Jefferson (Katzman property)
• Preliminary site plan for River City Marina, lots 4-5, Mercury Business Park
• Public hearing on TID 3 boundary and project plan amendment (Resolution 1000-081623PC)
• Review of FEMA flood map updates and village requirements

The Plan Commission adopted a resolution to approve the boundary and project plan for Tax Incremental District 3. The commission also granted preliminary site plan approval for River City Marina. A building permit for an accessory building at 319 S. Jefferson St. was denied.

• Approved 6/21/23 Planning Commission Minutes (All aye)
• Denied building permit for accessory building at 319 S. Jefferson St. (All aye)
• Granted preliminary site plan approval for River City Marina lots 4 & 5 (All aye)
• Adopted Resolution 1000-081623PC approving Boundary and Project Plan for Tax Incremental District 3 (6-0)

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the June 12, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed the 2022 Audited Financials and current Village Financials, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved 6/12/23 Finance Committee Minutes (All aye)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider a resolution adopting NFPA 1720 as the standard for its combination fire department, in compliance with 2023 Act 12, and will review a possible amendment to the Spanky's project development agreement. The board will also convene in closed session to discuss employee performance data, then reconvene for action. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, licenses, and committee reports.

• Resolution 999-081423 adopting NFPA 1720 for fire suppression and EMS operations, with compliance to 2023 Act 12
• Review of Spanky's project and Development Agreement for possible amendment
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(c) for employee performance evaluation
• Approval of minutes from July 10 and July 25, 2023
• Various licenses approval

The Board selected an option to amend the Spanky’s Development Agreement regarding the transfer of Lot 1 and loan terms. A resolution regarding fire suppression standards was tabled to allow for further consultation with the Fire Chief.

• Approved 7/10/23 and 7/25/23 meeting minutes
• Tabled Resolution 999-081423 regarding NFPA 1720 fire suppression standards
• Approved option #4 for Spanky’s Development Agreement amendment to transfer Lot 1 and develop loan terms
• Approved direction for President Houston to carry out actions from closed session (6-0)

Police & Fire Commission

The Waterford Fire Commission will review and approve the minutes from its June 13, 2023 meeting, then adjourn into closed session to discuss employment in the Fire and Rescue department. After reconvening, the commission will review and act on employment for the department. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Review and act on 6-13-2023 meeting minutes
• Closed session for employment consideration per 19.85(1)(c)
• Review and act on employment for the Fire and Rescue department

The commission approved the 6-13-23 meeting minutes. Following a closed session regarding personnel, the commission approved adding Kiley Donovan to the eligibility list and hiring Donovan as a Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic.

• Approved 6-13-23 Fire Commission Minutes (All aye)
• Approved Kiley Donovan to the eligibility list (Motion carried)
• Approved hiring Kiley Donovan as a Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic (All aye)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board is meeting to review and consider an amendment to Tax Incremental District No. 3, including its boundary and project plan. The board will also review the amendment schedule and approve minutes from the June 27 annual meeting. This is a procedural step in the TID amendment process, with a public hearing scheduled for August 16.

• Review proposed TID No. 3 boundary and project plan amendment
• Review TID No. 3 amendment schedule
• Approve minutes from June 27, 2023 annual meeting
• Set date for next meeting

The Board approved the minutes from the June 27, 2023 meeting. Members received a briefing on the proposed TID No. 3 Boundary and Project Plan Amendment No. 1, which is scheduled for a public hearing on August 13, 2023.

• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board will review and potentially approve a contract for street repair work in the Fairview Subdivision, with Fahrner Asphalt Sealers as the recommended lowest bidder. They will also discuss types of boundary plans and the process for creating one, with possible action.

• Contract for Fairview Estates pavement maintenance, base bid $416,599 from Fahrner Asphalt Sealers
• Street repair includes chip seal, crack seal, curb and gutter repair on streets like Maple Tree Dr, Fairview Cir, Woodland Cir, Heron Dr, Bass Dr
• Alternate bids for additional streets: Park Dr, Swan Dr, Hickory Hollow Rd, Apple Orchard Dr, Cottonwood Ln, Cherrywood Dr
• Discussion on boundary plans, including cooperative boundary plans under Wisconsin statute 66.0307
• Joint meeting with Town of Waterford Board

The Village Board awarded a pavement maintenance contract for Fairview Estates. The Village and Town boards also agreed to form an ad-hoc group to develop a Municipal Cooperative Boundary Agreement.

• Awarded Fairview Estates Pavement Maintenance contract to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC for $156,431 (carried)
• Agreed to create an ad-hoc group of two to three individuals from both the Village and Town to develop a Municipal Cooperative Boundary Agreement

Public Works Committee

The Public Works & Utilities Committee will discuss and possibly act on three items: cleaning the exterior of water tower No. 2, meeting DNR inspection requirements for the raw water and backwash tank, and a pavement maintenance award recommendation for Fairview from Baxter and Woodman. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports from supervisors and the engineer.

• Discussion and possible motion on cleaning water tower No. 2 exterior
• Discussion and possible motion on DNR inspection requirements for raw water and backwash tank
• Discussion on Fairview Pavement Maintenance Award Recommendation from Baxter and Woodman
• Approval of minutes from June 19, 2023 meeting
• Reports from Streets Supervisor, Parks Supervisor, and Engineer

The committee approved a quote to clean water tower No. 2 and a proposal for DNR-required inspections of the raw water and backwash tank. A recommendation for the Fairview Pavement Maintenance base bid was also forwarded to the Village Board.

• Approved cleaning of water tower No. 2 (All aye)
• Approved proposal for DNR inspection of raw water and backwash tank (All aye)
• Recommended Fairview Pavement Maintenance base bid for Village Board approval (All aye)
• Approved 06-19-2023 meeting minutes (All aye)

Board of Review

The Village of Waterford Board of Review will meet to receive the 2023 assessment roll from the Clerk and perform statutory duties, including examining the roll and correcting errors. The board will also hear three scheduled objections from property owners regarding their assessments. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no other major business items.

• Objection by Karen Winkler – 240 Marina Ct. #32
• Objection by James Marando – 848 River Ridge Cir
• Objection by Paul VanAlstine – 175 7th Street
• Review and corrections to the 2023 assessment roll

The Board of Review heard two homeowner objections and determined the Assessor's valuations were correct for both properties. The board also accepted the 2023 Assessment Roll after noting one settlement reached prior to the meeting.

• Upheld $232,000 assessment for 240 Marina Ct #32 (4-0)
• Upheld $515,800 assessment for 848 River Ridge Cir (3-1)
• Accepted the 2023 Assessment Roll (unanimous)

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board will consider several significant items, including approving two Certified Survey Maps for the Trailside Landing (DeGrave Farm) development, a public hearing on amending the sign code, an extraterritorial plat review denial, a cooperative boundary agreement, and a bid for Whitford Park Pavilion improvements. The board will also review appointments and reports from various committees.

• Resolution 997-071023: Approve two CSMs for Trailside Landing (DeGrave Farm), 4620 S Loomis Rd, creating 4 lots and dividing Lot 4 into 2 lots
• Public hearing on Ordinance 694-071023: Amending Chapter 245 Zoning sign regulations
• Extraterritorial plat review of Raguse Property CSM on STH 20 west of Waterford (denied by Plan Commission)
• Resolution 998-071023: Cooperative Boundary Agreement
• Review low bid from Tri County for RFP 05082023: Whitford Park Pavilion improvements

The Village Board adopted a new zoning ordinance for signs and approved a cooperative boundary agreement. The Board also selected a contractor for park pavilion improvements and denied a property split request on STH 20.

• Approved 6/12/23 Village Board Minutes (All Aye)
• Appointed Michael Robertson to Fire Commission (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution 997-071023 adopting two CSMs for Trailside Landing (All Aye)
• Approved Ordinance 694-071023 amending Chapter 245 Zoning – Signs (7-0)
• Denied approval of CSM for Raguse property on STH 20 (Majority vote)
• Approved Resolution 998-071023 Cooperative Boundary Agreement (All Aye)
• Selected Tri County for RFP 05082023 Whitford Park Pavilion improvements (All Aye)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will meet to appoint a chairperson, approve minutes from the 2022 annual meeting, and review the annual reports and performance of Tax Incremental Districts 2, 3, and 4. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on these items. The meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2023, at 9:00 AM at Village Hall.

• Appointment of chairperson
• Approval of minutes from May 25, 2022 annual TID meeting
• Review of annual reports for TID 2, 3, and 4
• TID 2 ending balance: -$217,146
• TID 3 ending balance: $3,592,463

The Joint Review Board approved the annual reports for Tax Increment Districts #2, #3, and #4 following an overview provided by Zeke Jackson and Dustin Wolf. The board also approved the minutes from the May 25, 2022 meeting.

• Approved May 25, 2022 meeting minutes (All aye)
• Approved TID Annual Reports for TID 2, 3, and 4 (All aye)

Plan Commission

The Waterford Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the village's sign regulations, review an extraterritorial plat for the Raguse Property on STH 20, receive an update on Mobcraft plans, and review infrastructure plans for Trailside Landing. The commission may take action on the sign code, the plat, and the Trailside Landing plans.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 245 Zoning sign regulations
• Extraterritorial plat review for Raguse Property CSM on STH 20
• Update on Mobcraft plans
• Review of TIA, SWMP, Certified Survey Maps, and Preliminary Infrastructure Plans for Trailside Landing (DeGrave Property)

The Commission approved the preliminary plans and survey maps for the Trailside Landing project. It denied a lot split request for the Raguse property based on minimum acreage requirements and approved amendments to the Sign Code.

• Approved Certified Survey Maps, Preliminary Infrastructure Plans, and Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Trailside Landing (All aye)
• Denied Extraterritorial Plat for Raguse Property CSM (All aye)
• Approved amendments to the Sign Code, including US Flag Code compliance and a 32 sq ft maximum for election signs (All aye)
• Approved 4/19/23 Planning Commission Minutes (All aye)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works & Utilities Committee will review bids for the Whitford Park Pavilion improvements and select a contractor, discuss purchasing playground equipment for 10 Club Park, and consider a right-of-way acquisition for East Main St reconstruction. They will also review a proposed 25-year agreement with the Lions Club for use of the Ray Seidel Building and discuss creating a Historic Preservation Committee.

• Review of 3 bids for Whitford Park Pavilion roof, soffit, ceiling, and siding repairs (RFP 05082023)
• Discussion on purchasing playground equipment for 10 Club Park
• Discussion on right-of-way acquisition for East Main St reconstruction
• Review of Lions Club Park Agreement (25-year term, $1 rental fee, priority use of Seidel Building and park grounds)
• Discussion on creation of a Historic Preservation Committee

The Public Works & Utilities Committee approved updates to the Lion’s Club Park Agreement and a playground plan for Ten Club Park. The committee recommended a bid for pavilion improvements and the creation of a Historic Preservation Committee to the Village Board. ROW acquisition for Main Street reconstruction was tabled.

• Approved disclaimer additions to Lion’s Club Park Agreement (All aye)
• Recommended Tri County bid of $32,570.68 and bid alternate of $2,726.12 for Whitford Park Pavilion improvements to Village Board (All aye)
• Tabled ROW acquisition options for Main Street reconstruction project (All aye)
• Approved plan sections A & B and recommended purchase of playground equipment for Ten Club Park to Village Board (All aye)
• Recommended creation of a Historic Preservation Committee to the Village Board (All aye)
• Approved 05-15-2023 minutes (All aye)

Police & Fire Commission

The Waterford Fire Commission will review and approve the minutes from the May 9 meeting, then enter closed session to discuss employment in the Fire and Rescue department. After reconvening, they will act on employment matters. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Review and act on 5-9-2023 meeting minutes
• Closed session for employment consideration per 19.85(1)(c)
• Review and act on employment for the department

The Commission approved the hiring of three volunteer firefighters and two part-time firefighters following the Chief's recommendations. The board also approved the minutes from the May 9, 2023 meeting.

• Approved May 9, 2023 Fire Commission Minutes (All aye)
• Hired Kaitlyn Bonton, Jessica Dessart and Jonathan Schroeder as Volunteer Firefighters (All aye)
• Hired William Dumovich and Robert Swenson as Part-Time Firefighters (All aye)

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The Waterford Finance Committee will review the village's financial reports and consider a motion for action. It will also convene into closed session to discuss employee performance or compensation, then reconvene to act on those deliberations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific proposals or contracts listed for public action.

• Review of Village Financials
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) for employee performance/compensation
• Motion to reconvene into open session
• Motion for action on closed-session items

The Finance Committee reviewed the Village Financials and held a closed session regarding public employee data. No substantive financial actions were decided during the meeting.

• Approved 5/8/23 FC Minutes (All aye)
• Entered closed session regarding public employee data (4-0)
• Reconvened into open session (All aye)

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board will consider several financial and development items, including issuing $7.5M in refunding bonds for TID 3, acquiring a prefab concession/restroom structure for up to $500,000, selling a lot for a daycare facility, and approving annual liquor licenses. The board will also review a listing agreement for commercial space, Mobcraft Brewing plans, a room tax grant program, and a right-of-way acquisition agreement. An executive session is scheduled for property purchases and employee matters.

• Resolution 995-061213: Authorizing issuance of $7.5M refunding bonds for TID 3
• Motion to acquire prefab concession/restroom structure from CXT, not to exceed $500,000
• Resolution 996-061223: Sale of Lot 14, Gemini Development to Mark and Kristen Marseo for $225,000 for daycare facility
• Review of listing agreement with Legacy Real Estate for Lofts II commercial space
• Approval of annual liquor licenses for 2023-2024 (list of businesses provided)

The Village Board approved several financial and land transactions, including the issuance of refunding bonds and the sale of a development lot for a daycare facility. The Board also authorized the purchase of a prefab concession and restroom structure and approved plan amendments for Mobcraft Brewing.

• Authorized issuance of $7.5M Refunding Bonds for TID 3 (6-0)
• Approved sale of Gemini Development lot 14 to Mark and Kristen Marseo for $225,000 for a daycare facility (All aye)
• Approved purchase of prefab concession stand and restroom facilities not to exceed $500,000 (5-1)
• Accepted Mobcraft Brewing's proposed amendments to development plans (All aye)
• Approved one-month contract extension for Legacy Real Estate commercial space in Lofts II (All aye)
• Approved use of Ray Seidel building as a Nanny Play Group facility through September 1, 2023 (All aye)
• Adopted Resolution 994-061223 approving Village Utility’s Compliance & Maintenance Annual Report (All aye)
• Tabled ROW acquisition agreement with James Machnik Engineering for Main St (All aye)

Tourism Commission

The Waterford Tourism Commission will discuss creating a local Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grant program using funds from the Marketing and Explore Waterford line items, and may consider a motion for action. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the February 6, 2023 meeting. Supporting materials explain how room tax funds can be spent and outline the proposed JEM grant structure.

• Discussion on creation of a local Joint Effort Marketing grant from budget funds
• Consideration of a motion for action on the JEM grant program
• Reading and approval of minutes from 02.06.23 TC meeting
• JEM grant would reimburse up to 75% of first-year eligible promotional costs
• Grant categories include Destination Marketing, New Event, Existing Event, Sales Promotion, and One-Time/One-of-a-Kind

The commission did not have a quorum and conducted an informational meeting only. Members discussed options for a Joint Effort Marketing fund for businesses and non-profit organizations.

• Agreed to take Joint Effort Marketing fund discussion to the full board meeting on 6/13/23

Public Works Committee

The committee approved the purchase of a manufactured precast restroom and concession stand for Ten Club Park. Two special event permits for sidewalk and event use were granted. A Lion's Club Pak Agreement was sent for legal review.

• Approved purchase of precast restroom and concession stand for Ten Club Park
• Approved Second Street Stuff request for public sidewalk use for market
• Approved Celebrate Waterford special event request
• Approved 04.17.2023 minutes
• Directed legal review of Lion's Club Pak Agreement before Village Board presentation

Police & Fire Commission

The Waterford Fire Commission is meeting to review and approve prior meeting minutes and to consider employment matters for the Fire and Rescue department. The employment discussion will occur in closed session, with a possible action taken upon reconvening in open session.

• Review and act on 3-21-2023 and 4-11-23 meeting minutes
• Closed session for employment consideration per 19.85(1)(c)
• Review and act on employment for the department

The Fire Commission approved the hiring of Alexander Klamm based on the Chief's recommendation. The commission also appointed Janice Piper as the new Fire Commission President following James Zuehlke's resignation.

• Approved hiring of Alexander Klamm (All aye)
• Appointed Janice Piper as Fire Commission President (All aye)
• Approved 3-21-23 Fire Commission Minutes (All aye)
• Approved 4-11-23 Fire Commission Minutes (All aye)

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The Waterford Finance Committee will hear a presentation from Kevin Mullen on the financing plans for Tax Increment Districts 3 and 4, and may take action. They will also review 2022 budget amendments and current village financials, with possible motions for action. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes.

• Presentation and discussion on TID 3 and 4 plan of finance
• Review of 2022 Budget Amendments
• Review of Village Financials
• Approval of 1/9/23 Finance Committee and 2/13/23 Joint Village Board and Finance Committee minutes

The Finance Committee approved a motion to draft a parameters resolution for TID 3 and 4 financing, to be recommended to the Village Board in June. They also voted to forward the 2022 Budget Amendments to the Board and to bring back updated Village Fire financials in June. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved motion to draft a parameters resolution for TID 3 and 4 financing for Village Board review in June (all aye).
• Approved motion to recommend 2022 Budget Amendments to the Village Board (all aye).
• Approved motion to bring back updated Village Fire financials in June 2023 (all aye).

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a resolution supporting alcohol license transfers between communities, a development agreement with ProHealth Medical Group for a health care clinic in Gemini Business Park, a budget amendment, and an extension of Tax Increment District #2. The board will also review financing for TID 3 borrowings and make annual appointments.

• Resolution to support alcohol license transfers between communities (Burlington resolution)
• Development agreement with ProHealth Medical Group for Lots 7 and 10, Gemini Business Park (health care clinic)
• Resolution 993-050823 amending the 2022 budget
• Resolution 992-050823 approving extension of Tax Increment #2
• Review of plan finance for TID 3 borrowings

The board approved development plans for the ProHealth Inc. project on Lots 7 and 10 of Gemini Business Park, adopted resolutions amending the 2022 budget and extending Tax Increment District #2, and discussed but did not vote on a resolution supporting alcohol license transfers between communities.

• Approved development plans and agreement for Lots 7 and 10 of Gemini Business Park for ProHealth Inc. (all aye)
• Adopted Resolution amending the 2022 budget (all aye)
• Adopted Resolution extending Tax Increment District #2 (all aye)
• Directed staff to develop a parameters resolution for TID 3 and TID 4 borrowings (all aye)
• No motion made on resolution supporting alcohol license transfers between communities

Board of Review

The Board of Review met to elect a chairperson and verify mandatory training and confidentiality ordinances. Assessor Dan McHugh reported that property values increased by approximately 10% across the board in 2023. No substantive property appeals were decided during this meeting.

• Elected Tamara Pollnow as chairperson (All aye)
• Verified mandatory training was completed by Troy McReynolds on 4/20/23
• Verified adoption of Confidentiality Ordinance #390
• Reviewed policies for Waiver of Board of Review Hearing and Sworn Testimony

Plan Commission

The Waterford Plan Commission will consider a staff draft of sign code amendments and review final plans for the ProHealth Clinic project at the intersection of STH 36 and 164, with possible motions to recommend approval to the Village Board. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes from March 15, 2023.

• Review of staff draft sign code amendments and possible action
• Review of final plans for ProHealth Clinic at STH 36 and 164, possible recommendation to Village Board
• Approval of March 15, 2023 Plan Commission minutes

The Plan Commission approved the final plans for the ProHealth Clinic Project at the intersection of STH 36 and 164, subject to the Village Engineer's review. The commission reviewed draft amendments to the sign code, but no action was taken.

• Approved final plans for ProHealth Clinic Project at STH 36 and 164 (All Aye)
• Approved 3/15/23 Planning Commission Minutes (All Aye)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works & Utilities Committee will consider two new business items: a request from volunteers to place a temporary shed at the Old Settlers Cemetery, and a possible future tour of the water treatment plant near River City Lanes. The committee will also receive reports from the Streets, Parks, and Engineer departments, and consider special event permits for Changing a Destiny and St Thomas Country Fair.

• Temporary shed at Old Settlers Cemetery (southwest corner)
• Possible water treatment plant tour near River City Lanes
• Special event permits: Changing a Destiny, St Thomas Country Fair
• Engineer report: Stark Pavement Corp bid $674,320.15 for Danielson/Augusta/Whitford Park paving
• Engineer report: Multiple development reviews (self-storage, clinic, multi-family)

The Public Works & Utilities Committee approved two special events and the placement of a temporary shed at the Old Settler’s Cemetery. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 20, 2023 meeting.

• Approved March 20, 2023 minutes (All aye)
• Approved St. Thomas Country Fair as presented (All aye)
• Approved Changing a Destiny event, excluding the closure of south 2nd Street (All aye)
• Approved temporary shed at Old Settler’s Cemetery; volunteers assume all insurance and loss responsibility (All aye)

Police & Fire Commission

The Waterford Fire Commission will review and act on the minutes from the March 21 meeting, then enter closed session to consider employment in the Fire and Rescue department, as allowed by Wisconsin law. After reconvening, they will act on employment for the department and hear the chief's report.

• Review and act on 3-21-2023 meeting minutes
• Closed session for employment consideration in Fire and Rescue (19.85(1)(c))
• Review and act on employment for the department

The Fire Commission met to discuss staffing and personnel matters. The commission voted to follow the Chief's recommendation regarding disciplinary action for a fire department employee.

• Approval of 3-14-23 minutes tabled to next meeting
• Approved disciplinary action against fire department personnel (2-1)

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board is holding public hearings and considering action on three ordinance amendments (land division, piers, and alcohol), a property sale to Saturn 5 Storage Condos, and several other items including an alcohol license leasing resolution and an MOU update. The board will also make annual appointments and may enter closed session for personnel and property negotiations.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 689-041023, amending Chapter 235 (Land Division) to set 20-acre minimum lot size in extraterritorial jurisdiction
• Public hearing on Ordinance 692-041023, amending Chapter 260 (Piers)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 693-041023, amending Chapter 148 (Alcohol)
• Resolution 991-041023: sale of Lot 15, Mercury Development to Saturn 5 Storage Condos, LLC (Steve/Aaron Schwid)
• Resolution to support alcohol license leasing between communities

The Village Board adopted three new ordinances updating regulations for land division, pier permitting, and liquor sales at fuel stations. The Board also authorized the sale of a lot for the Saturn 5 Storage Condo project and approved an MOU update for the DeGrave Farm Development.

• Adopted Ordinance 694-031323 Amending and Recreating Ch. 235, Land Division (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 692-041023 Amending and Recreating Ch 260, Piers (All aye)
• Adopted Ordinance 693-041023 Intoxicating Liquors (All aye)
• Approved Resolution 992-041023 to sell Lot 15 of Mercury Development to Saturn 5 Storage Condos, LLC, Steve Schwid and Aaron Schwid (All aye)
• Approved MOU Update with Neumann Homes regarding DeGrave Farm Development (All aye)
• Tabled resolution to support alcohol license leasing between communities (All aye)
• Confirmed 2023 Committee, Commission and Board appointments (All aye)
• Approved meeting minutes from 2/13/23 and 3/13/23 (All aye)

Police & Fire Commission

The Fire Commission approved the promotion of two staff members to the rank of Lieutenant. Commissioner James Zuehlke stated his intention to step down from the commission by May 2023.

• Approved promotion of Jarod Kimber to Lieutenant (All aye)
• Approved promotion of Dalton Brandt to Lieutenant (All aye)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (All aye)

Public Works Committee

The Waterford Public Works & Utilities Committee will discuss and potentially act on three new business items: adding turn arrows at stop lights, removing a volleyball court and electrical poles at Whitford Park to plant trees as part of the Ray Seidel Building renovation, and reviewing a draft drawing for a new pier at the boat launch. The agenda also includes routine reports from the Streets, Parks, and Engineer supervisors.

• Discuss turn arrows at stop lights; consider motion for action
• Discuss removing volleyball court and electrical poles at Whitford Park for Ray Seidel Building renovation; consider motion
• Discuss pier drawing draft for new additional pier at boat launch; consider motion
• Engineer's report notes Stark Pavement Corp bid of $674,320.15 for Danielson St. & Augusta Paving / Whitford Park Paving project
• Engineer's report notes plans for self-storage facilities, a clinic, and a tavern in Mercury Business Park

The Public Works & Utilities Committee approved a plan to remove a volleyball court and electrical poles to plant trees in Whitford Park. The committee also reviewed plans for a boat launch pier and discussed turn arrows, but took no action on those items.

• Approved removal of volleyball court and electrical poles and planting of trees in Whitford Park (All aye)
• Approved 02.20.2023 meeting minutes (All aye)

Plan Commission

The Waterford Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of Ordinance No. 692-041023, which would set a 20-acre minimum lot size for subdivisions in the village's 1.5-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. The commission will also review plans for Phase 2 of the Atlas-6 Project and a staff draft of sign code amendments, with possible motions to recommend approval to the Village Board.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 692-041023, amending Chapter 235 (Subdivision of Land) to require 20-acre minimum lots in extraterritorial plat review area
• Review of Phase 2 Atlas-6 Project plans by Steve and Aaron Schwid, with possible recommendation contingent on landscaping, engineering, and legal review
• Review of staff draft of sign code amendments, with possible action

The Commission approved an ordinance amending the subdivision of land code and approved Phase 2 of the Atlas-6 Project. A draft of sign code amendments was discussed but no action was taken. The February 15, 2023, minutes were approved.

• Approved February 15, 2023, Planning Commission Minutes
• Approved Ordinance 692-041323 amending Chapter 235 (Subdivision of Land) including the DeGrave Property map
• Approved Atlas-6 Project Phase 2 contingent on the plan being amended to include bathrooms
• Tabled sign code amendments for further research until April

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board will discuss and potentially vote on several financial and development items, including a $183,000 ambulance remount, a $631,044 reduction to the 10 Club Park project, and the sale of two lots to ProHealth Medical Group. They will also consider fee changes, a pier permit, and a contract for street improvements. The meeting includes routine approvals and reports, plus a closed session for personnel and property negotiations.

• Discussion and possible motion to amend 2023 budget for $183,000 ambulance remount (Unit 733), with $99,000 EMS FLEX Grant income
• Consider approving change order reducing 10 Club Park project by $631,044, from $2,849,815.00 to $2,218,770.50
• Resolution to sell Lots 7 and 10 of Gemini Development to ProHealth Medical Group, Inc.
• Resolution to increase pier permit fees
• Contract with Baxter and Woodman for $15,000 for Fairview Subdivision street improvements

The Village Board approved a reduced project total for the 10 Club Park Project and authorized the sale of Gemini Development lots to ProHealth Medical Group. The board also approved funding for an ambulance re-mount and a contract for Fairview Subdivision street improvements.

• Approved 10 Club Park Project scope and change order of $631,044, reducing total project to $2,218,770.50 (All Aye)
• Authorized sale of Gemini Development Lots 7 and 10 to ProHealth Medical Group, INC. (All Aye)
• Approved $183,000 for 2006 Ford E450 Ambulance re-mount ($84,000 Capital Fund, $99,000 Grant) (All Aye)
• Approved $15,000 engineering contract with Baxter and Woodman for Fairview Subdivision street improvements (All Aye)
• Directed staff to amend liquor ordinance to allow service stations to hold 'Class A' licenses (All Aye)
• Increased pier permit fee from $25.00 to $70.00 (All Aye)
• Granted pier permit to 300 Foxwood Dr #159 (All Aye)
• Approved Schwid Lot 15 Offer & Amendments to Terms (All Aye)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works & Utilities Committee will discuss and potentially act on several items, including installing a camera and audio recording system at Village Hall, removing five Silver Maples at 10 Club Park, setting annual boat launch pass fees, approving a pavement maintenance work order for Fairview, and reviewing payment method fees. The agenda also includes routine reports from the Streets, Parks, and Engineer supervisors.

• Discuss adding a professional camera and audio recording system at Village Hall Courtroom & Common Area
• Discuss removing 5 large Silver Maples at 10 Club Park along the river
• Discussion on annual boat launch pass and other boat launch items
• Discussion on Fairview Pavement Maintenance Work Order from Baxter & Woodman
• Discussion on payment method fees and future payment options

The Public Works & Utilities Committee approved increases for daily and annual boat launch passes and a contract for Fairview Pavement Maintenance. The committee denied a request for a camera and audio system at Village Hall and approved the removal of five trees in Ten Club Park.

• Approved 01.16.2023 minutes (All aye)
• Denied request for camera and audio system at Village Hall (All aye)
• Approved removal of 5 silver maple trees in Ten Club Park (All aye)
• Approved increase of daily launch pass to maximum allowed amount and annual passes to $30 for residents and $50 for non-residents (All aye)
• Approved Fairview Pavement Maintenance Work Order contract (All aye)

Plan Commission

The Waterford Plan Commission will consider recommending approval of a pier permit for 300 Foxwood Drive #159 and discuss an ordinance amendment that would allow staff to review and approve pier permits instead of the full commission. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes from prior meetings.

• Pier permit review for 300 Foxwood Drive #159
• Discussion on ordinance amendment to delegate pier permit approval to staff
• Approval of minutes from 1/18/23 and 2/6/23 joint meetings

The Commission directed staff to draft an ordinance amendment that would allow staff to review and approve pier permits without requiring Plan Commission or Village Board approval. A specific pier permit for 300 Foxwood Drive #159 was approved with conditions. The Commission also heard a request to loosen the Sign Ordinance.

• Approved pier permit at 300 Foxwood Drive #159 with condition to conform rendering to Village Code (All aye)
• Directed staff to draft an amended Pier Permit Ordinance allowing staff to review and approve permits without Commission or Board approval (All aye)
• Approved 1/18/23 and 2/6/23 Joint VB and Planning Commission Minutes (All aye)

Police & Fire Commission

The Waterford Fire Commission will review and approve the minutes from the January 10, 2023 meeting, then enter closed session to discuss employment in the Fire and Rescue department. After reconvening, they will act on hiring for the department. The meeting also includes a report from the chief.

• Review and act on 1-10-2023 meeting minutes
• Closed session for employment consideration in Fire and Rescue (19.85(1)(c))
• Review and act on hiring for the department

The Fire Commission approved the addition of Jack Schwark and Gabriel Alyousef to the Cadet Program eligibility list. The commission also accepted the Chief's intent to hire both individuals into the program.

• Approved 1-10-23 Fire Commission Minutes (All aye)
• Added Jack Schwark to the Cadet Program eligibility list (All aye)
• Approved hiring Jack Schwark into a limited part-time paid position in the Cadet Program (All aye)
• Added Gabriel Alyousef to the Cadet Program eligibility list (All aye)
• Approved hiring Gabriel Alyousef into a part-time unpaid position in the Cadet Program (All aye)

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The meeting consisted of procedural approvals and a closed session regarding legal strategy. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded in open session.

• Approved minutes from 10.17.22 and 1.9.23
• Entered executive session at 5:03pm to confer with legal counsel regarding litigation strategy
• Reconvened into open session at 5:56pm

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a multi-family housing project on 7th St, a write-off of EMS billings, and amendments to the fee schedule. They will also consider listing agreements and prices for village development properties, and may enter closed session for personnel and property negotiations.

• Foat Multi-Family project on 7th St: approve Development Agreement and Plans
• Resolution 987-021323: write off of EMS Billings
• Resolution 988-021323: amend Village Fee Schedule (rental fees)
• Listing agreements and prices for Village Development Properties (e.g., Mercury Business Park lots)
• Tourism Commission funding for Explore Waterford and new voting seat

The Village Board approved the development agreement and plans for the Foat Multi-Family project on 7th St. The board also increased community building rental fees and approved the write-off of aged rescue billing.

• Approved Development Agreement and Plans for Foat Multi-Family project on 7th St (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 988-021323 to increase Ray Seidel Community Building and Whitford Park Pavilion rental fees (All aye)
• Approved Resolution 987-021323 to write off aged rescue billing (All aye)
• Approved fee price list and creation of a Flat Fee RFP for realty services (All aye)
• Approved request for Explore Waterford to create an unassigned voting member seat for the Village (All aye)
• Decided to hold annual funding to Explore Waterford until after next board meetings (6-1)
• Tabled discussion on Chapter 148(5)(k) of the Village’s Code of Ordinances to March 13th (All aye)
• Approved 1/9/23 meeting minutes (All aye)

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board and Finance Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and financial reports, then convene into closed session to confer with legal counsel about litigation strategy. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive action being the closed session and potential action on items discussed there.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) for legal advice on litigation
• Approval of Finance Committee minutes from 10/17/22 and 1/9/23
• Treasurer's report on year-end reconciliations and audit preparation
• Financial reports included in packet (no page-turn review)

The Joint Village Board and Finance Committee approved the minutes from October 17, 2022, and January 9, 2023. The body entered a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding litigation strategy, but no motions were made following that discussion.

• Approved 10.17.22 and 1.9.23 minutes (All aye)

Tourism Commission

The Waterford Tourism Commission will meet to discuss planned village-hosted events for 2023 and consider a motion for action. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting and standard procedural items.

• Discussion on planned Village of Waterford hosted events for 2023
• Consider motion for action on 2023 events
• Reading and approval of minutes from 03.14.22 TC meeting

The Commission approved the minutes from the January 14, 2022 meeting. Members discussed potential 2023 events for the Village, but no formal actions were taken on those options.

• Approved 1.14.22 meeting minutes (All aye)

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider annexing 65.58 acres from the Town of Waterford, owned by the Arthur T. and Martha DeGrave Revocable Trust, located at the southwest corner of Big Bend Rd and Kramer Rd. They will also consider adopting a Planned Community Development (PCD) zoning ordinance for the property, which would allow for 88 single-family lots, 60 multi-family units, and 2 existing home sites. The meeting is a joint session with the Plan Commission.

• Public hearing on annexation petition for 65.58 acres (Tax ID 016-04-19-25-017-000)
• Consider Ordinance 690-011123 to annex the DeGrave property
• Consider Ordinance 691-011123 for PCD zoning (DeGrave Farms) allowing 88 single-family and 60 multi-family units
• Annexation includes 5-year payment to Town of Waterford equal to property taxes
• Property bisected by S. Loomis Road; site plan shows 74.5 acres total

The Village Board approved the DeGrave Annexation Request and Ordinance 690-011123. The Board also approved Ordinance 691-011123 to establish Planned Community Development (PCD-17) zoning for the DeGrave properties.

• Tabled approval of 1/18/23 Joint VB & Plan Commission Minutes
• Approved DeGrave Annexation Request and Ordinance 690-011123 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 691-011123 for DeGrave Planned Community Development PCD-17 (7-0)

Village Board

The Village Board approved the sale of Lot 1 in the Mercury Business Park to Matt and Karen Allen for Spanky’s, along with the project's site plans and development agreement. The Plan Commission approved the Foat Apartment Project, but the Village Board tabled it pending engineering resolutions. A proposed expansion for Ideal Process Solutions was tabled.

• Approved sale of Lot 1 in Mercury Business Park to Matt and Karen Allen (4-0)
• Approved site plans for Spanky’s (All aye)
• Approved Development Agreement for Spanky’s (All aye)
• Approved CSM for Spanky’s (All aye)
• Tabled Foat Apartment Project on S. 7th St. (All aye)
• Tabled Ideal Process Solutions garage and building expansion at 820 Ela Ave (All aye)
• Approved 11/16/22 Plan Commission Minutes (All aye)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works & Utilities Committee will consider the condition of the pier at Huening Park boat launch and whether to take action on a new pier. They will also review the DNR Sanitary Survey Report for the village water system, which lists five deficiencies, and consider recommending approval to the Village Board.

• Discuss condition of pier at Huening Park boat launch and consider motion for new pier
• Review DNR Sanitary Water Report; consider motion to recommend approval to Village Board
• DNR report lists 5 deficiencies (chemical containment, vent screens, overflow screen, valve exercising) with compliance due 2/17/2023
• Special event permit: Lion's St. Patrick's Day Parade
• Engineer's report: Stark Pavement Corp bid $674,320.15 for Danielson St. & Augusta/Whitford Park paving

The committee approved a special event request for a parade and pub crawl and decided to install a cantilevered pier in Huening Park. Additionally, the committee voted to correct deficiencies identified in a WI-DNR Sanitary Survey.

• Approved St. Patrick's Day Parade & Pub Crawl request, including public parking lot rentals (All aye)
• Approved proceeding with a cantilevered pier in Huening Park (All aye)
• Approved correcting deficiencies listed in WI-DNR Sanitary Survey and Notice of Noncompliance (All aye)
• Approved 12.19.2022 minutes (All aye)

Police & Fire Commission

The Waterford Fire Commission will review August 2022 minutes, receive an update on the Fire Department, and hold a closed session to consider employment in the Fire and Rescue department, followed by an open-session vote on hiring. The agenda includes routine procedural items and a personnel matter.

• Review and act on 8-09-2022 meeting minutes
• Update and discussion on Fire Department
• Closed session for employment consideration per 19.85(1)(c)
• Review and act on hiring for the department

The Commission approved the addition of two individuals to the Chief's Volunteer Fire Cadet eligibility list. The board also approved the minutes from the August 9, 2022 meeting.

• Approved 08-9-2022 Fire Commission Minutes (All aye)
• Approved adding Holland and Kellen to the Fire Cadet eligibility list pending background checks (All aye)

Finance, Taxes and Insurance

The Waterford Finance, Taxes and Insurance Committee is meeting to present the 2023 Budget and gather public input. No formal action will be taken at this meeting; it is solely for discussion and public comment.

• Presentation and public input session on the 2023 Budget (no action taken)

The committee conducted a presentation and public input session regarding the 2023 Budget. Discussions focused on the state of Village finances and the Waterford Public Library. No formal votes on budget adoption were recorded.

• Discussed budget reductions for the Waterford Public Library, Fire Department, and Village Administration

Village Board

The Waterford Village Board will review and discuss proposed EMS rate adjustments and may take action. The board will also consider entering closed session to discuss personnel, employee benefits, and property purchases. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes, licenses, and committee appointments.

• Review and discussion on proposed EMS rate adjustments; possible motion for action
• Consider motion to convene into closed session for personnel and property negotiations
• Approval of minutes from October 17 and December 12, 2022 meetings
• Approval of various licenses and special event requests
• Review and confirmation of committee, commission, and board appointments

The Village Board approved new EMS rates and established a fee for calls to private health care facilities. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings and held a closed session to discuss personnel and property matters.

• Approved 10/17/22 Special VB and 12.12.22 Village Board minutes (All aye)
• Approved new EMS rates (All aye)
• Approved $95 fee for calls to private health care facilities where no transport is necessary (All aye)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel, benefits, and property discussions (6-0)